To Mend the Fractures, 2024 _{An Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, Painting}

The painting "To Mend the Fractures" stretches across a 100 cm by 200 cm canvas, where Orly Shalem illustrates the concept of repair and reconciliation through art. The composition is dominated by vertical strokes of varying blues that create a sense of rain or tears, symbolizing both sorrow and cleansing. Amidst this, the unexpected patches of yellows, reds, and purples represent moments of warmth, energy, and the hope that comes with mending what has been broken. Shalem's work here is both poignant and uplifting, suitable for reflective spaces like a personal study or a therapeutic setting, where its narrative can offer comfort and inspiration.